Lautaro Martínez Brace Keeps Inter on Tail of Frontrunners
Inter forward Lautaro Martínez netted a second-half double to secure his side a 2-0 win at Pisa, keeping the visitors firmly involved in the Serie A title race in spite of a somewhat shaky performance.
Standings Overview
Under Cristian Chivu, Inter currently sit in third position in the standings with 27 points total, level with second-placed Roma and only one point behind table-toppers Milan. In contrast, Pisa occupy the third bottom spot with 10 points.
Match Summary
Inter arrived in Tuscany aiming to get back on track after enduring a derby defeat by Milan recently, followed by a European loss at Atlético Madrid. However, they were made to battle throughout by newly-promoted Pisa. The home team generated numerous opportunities, but a efficient Inter scored the opener in the 69th minute mark when Argentine Martínez smacked a one-time shot into the roof of the net. The attacker then tapped in from close range with seven minutes remaining.
The team’s capacity to score even with pressure proved decisive in earning three points.
Additional European Action
Across in Spain, Real Sociedad staged a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to level at home against Villarreal, only to succumb to a goal five minutes into stoppage time. The visitors’ goals came from Ayoze Pérez just after the 30-minute mark and Alberto Moleiro in the 57th minute, but Carlos Soler soon pulled one back and Ander Barrenetxea leveled the score three minutes from time. Yet, Moleiro had the last word deep into added time.
Later on La Liga match, Real Madrid travel to Girona requiring a victory to go back to the top above Barcelona, who recorded a 3-1 triumph over Alavés on the previous day.
- Inter remain in tight contention for the Italian title.
- Martínez proved his worth with a match-winning performance.
- The battle for first goes on with multiple clubs competing.
